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Concrete leveling services for concrete steps outside your business.
Concrete steps sinking on you? Let us help! We can have your steps ready to use quickly and affordably so you can get back to serving customers safely!
The stairs leading into your business do more than get people from point A to point B, they also set the tone for your customer’s experience. Cracked, uneven, or sunken concrete steps don’t just look bad; they pose serious safety hazards that can lead to lost business or even accidents. Fortunately, concrete lifting with polyurethane foam injection offers a fast, cost-effective solution to restore safety and visual appeal to your commercial stairways, all without lengthy closures or costly replacements.
Several factors can lead to sinking, uneven steps, or cracked concrete stairways:
Soil erosion or settling: Over time, the soil beneath concrete stairs can wash away or compact unevenly, leaving empty voids that cause slabs to sink.
Freeze-thaw cycles: In Minnesota, water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, damaging concrete and accelerating deterioration.
Heavy use: High foot traffic or deliveries put pressure on stair treads and can worsen small imperfections over time.
Poor drainage: Water pooling around stairs can undermine their foundation and contribute to sinking or cracking.
We use a method called polyurethane foam injection, often referred to as “polyjacking,” to lift and level uneven concrete walkways or entryways. This technique is quick, effective, and minimally disruptive—making it ideal for busy businesses. Here’s how it works:
1. Inspection: We start with a free evaluation of your concrete to determine if lifting is the right solution. During this assessment, we identify the areas that have settled due to soil movement or voids beneath the surface.
2. Preparation: If your concrete is a good candidate for polyjacking, we’ll prep the surface and drill small holes (about the size of a dime) in the sections that need lifting.
3. Foam Injection: Next, we inject a specialized polyurethane foam through the drilled holes. As the foam expands, it gently lifts the concrete back into place, ensuring a smooth, level surface.
4. Sealing & Curing: Once the concrete is leveled, we seal the drill holes. The foam cures in just 15 minutes, meaning your walkway or entryway is ready to use almost immediately.
5. Cleanup: Polyjacking is a clean, non-invasive process, but we still leave the area spotless so you can get back to business without delay.
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